Akash Hire

QA Engineer with 6+ years of experience in web and mobile application testing. Skilled in functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and API testing using Postman. Experienced in test case design, defect management, test documentation, and Agile/Scrum environments. Detail-oriented and focused on delivering high-quality software.

Junior QA Engineer - EC English Holdings Limited - St. Julian's, Malta

(2023-06)

• Analysed business requirements and user stories to identify test scenarios, risks, and acceptance criteria.
• Designed, executed, and maintained comprehensive test cases covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Performed functional, regression, integration, exploratory, smoke, sanity, positive/negative, and end-to-end testing.
• Designed and executed REST API tests using Postman and Swagger, validating request/response of APIs.
• Validated backend data and application workflows using SQL queries.
• Conducted release testing to verify application changes and ensure release readiness.
• Logged, tracked, investigated, and retested defects using JIRA and TMS, collaborating closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Participated in test planning, sprint ceremonies, and Agile/Scrum activities.
• Prioritised testing activities based on business risk and release timelines.
• Provided quality and usability feedback and communicated testing progress, risks, and release readiness to stakeholders.

Test engineer - QualityKiosk Technologies Pvt Ltd. - Mumbai, India

(2018-10 - 2019-07)

• Conducted functional and regression testing for web and mobile applications.
• Identified, documented, and tracked defects, working closely with developers for resolution.
• Supported end users in validating business requirements and change requests.
• Contributed to improving QA processes and enhancing team knowledge-sharing practices.
• Provided detailed test reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and quality insights.

Junior Test Analyst - Annet Technologies - Mumbai, India

(2015-12 - 2018-11)

• Understanding the client requirements and user stories.
• Worked on various Salesforce.com standard objects like Accounts, Contacts, Products.
• Manage all communications related to QA Status on a daily basis during execution.
• Work closely with the development team and performing review meetings.
• Performed Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Exploratory testing.
• Performing end-to-end testing and user acceptance testing.
• Defect tracking and reporting using tool Zoho, JIRA

Masters - Computer Systems - ISMA University (2020 - 2022)

Bachelor's of Science - Information Technology - University of Mumbai (2014-08)